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Valentino's Ristorante
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.9(2,081)NEW LOCATION at 1808 HAYES STREET !!! Beautiful covered patio!
Pasta, Steaks and Chops. Nashville's premier Italian restaurant. You won't leave here hungry. For over 27 years, a Nashville original, Valentino's Ristorante serves the finest Italian cuisine using fresh local ingredients from some of Tennessee's finest. Musicians, movie stars and movers and shakers all have touted Valentino's as the place for great Italian food, live entertainment and private events. Just ask Bill Gates, Robert Redford, Rascal Flatts and the Vice President of the United States. Buon appetito.Bastion
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(122)Bastion is the 24-seat restaurant of James Beard Foundation Award Nominee Chef Josh Habiger. It is located in a separate area within the casual cocktail bar of the same name, and it is a part of the Wedgewood Houston neighborhood of Nashville, TN. Bastion's dining room features counter seating around the kitchen for parties of 2 as well as three tables for parties of 3 to 6. Bastion's small team serves a weekly set menu of six dinner courses featuring many dishes with a wide variety of flavors, ingredients, and inspirations. Friendly service guides you through the culinary experience, which also features wine pairings, creative cocktails, and a curated vinyl soundtrack. Come early or stay late in the hidden Little Bar, which is a private offering for guests of the restaurant.
Bella Napoli
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.9(1,256)Bella Napoli is a cozy, family-owned, Nashville’s premier destination for authentic, handcrafted Neapolitan-style pizza and Italian cuisine, tucked into Nashville’s Edgehill Village.
Gather with friends and family to savor the true flavors of Italy—right here in the heart of Nashville.International Market - Nashville
Price: Moderate•Thai•4.8(26)International Market originally opened in 1975, introducing generations of Nashvillians their first taste of Thai cuisine. Now across the street from the original location, Arnold and Anna Myint continue the family tradition by day and serve an evolved chef-curated menu by night. Inspired by their heritage and southern roots, International Market serves authentic Thai flavors by means of local and regionally sustainable purveyors.
International Market has earned the Thai Select Classic Award, a prestigious recognition from the Ministry of Commerce and Royal Thai Government, a first for Nashville. This award, akin to Michelin recognition, is prominent in major U.S. cities like Chicago and New York. Criteria include anonymous dining visits evaluating food authenticity, heritage, atmosphere, and hospitality. The restaurant upholds original owners Win and Patti Myint's culinary legacy, and showcases Chef Arnold's modern Thai cooking approach.
The Catbird Seat
Price: Very Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(276)The award-winning The Catbird Seat now welcomes guests to its beautiful new home on the fifth floor inside The Bill Voorhees Building on 8th Avenue South. Join Chefs Tiffani Ortiz and Andy Doubrava for an innovative, playful and seasonal 15-course tasting menu rooted in bold creativity. Thoughtfully curated beverage pairings, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, are available to enhance the experience.
Dinner is $165 per person, with an optional beverage pairing offered upon arrival. We welcome most dietary restrictions, including allergies, vegetarian, and celiac diets, with advanced notice.
Come early, or stay late, and visit The Patterson House, our adjoining cocktail bar, for a pre- or post-dinner drink.The Southern Tea Room and Candy Martini Bar
Price: Expensive•Afternoon Tea•4.7(34)The Southern Tea Room & Candy Martini Bar, located inside Fork of the South at The Factory in Franklin, blends Southern charm with English tea traditions. Enjoy mismatched china, vintage teacups, and a whimsical setting. Our 75-minute daytime tea includes pastries, sandwiches, sweets, soup, salad, and your own teapot for $50. Children 11 and under are $30 and receive a scaled-down version of the full experience. Evening tea begins at 5 PM and features a more savory menu with charcuterie bites, warm biscuits, and optional candy-inspired cocktails from our Candy Martini Bar. Ideal for date nights, celebrations, or girls’ night out. Parties of 5 or fewer are seated together; groups of 6+ at nearby tables. Seats up to 28 guests. A credit card is required. Cancellations within 48 hours or no-shows will be charged $25 per guest. Please include any dietary restrictions and number of children when booking. Private events available Monday and Tuesday for parties of 10 or more.
Jeff Ruby's Steakhouse - Nashville
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.9(8,512)The flagship brand of his growing, family of eponymous eateries, Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse tells the story of his life. From the opulent interiors to the artwork & antique furnishings, every facet has a special meaning to the man himself. Now open in Nashville, TN, each iteration of these critically-acclaimed restaurants is rooted in the heritage of the original, yet each also tells a tale of its own, inextricably woven into the unique fabric of the community in which it resides. The most noteworthy element of the brand – and undeniably the key to its success – is The Jeff Ruby Experience, an all-encompassing philosophy embodying the very best U.S.D.A. Steaks, Fresh Seafood, Impeccable Service, Live Entertainment and Passionate Attention To Detail. These qualities and more create a total dining experience unlike any other. An experience we’re proud to bring to the great city of Nashville.Sinatra Bar & Lounge
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(2,208)Located in Nashville's historic Printers Alley, Sinatra Bar & Lounge offers a journey back in time. Experience the elegance of the Rat Pack era, surrounded by memorabilia from Frank Sinatra.
Our menu features prime steaks, traditional Italian dishes, and Sinatra's personal favorites, all made with the finest ingredients.
Pair your meal with a classic cocktail, expertly crafted by our talented bartenders. Whether you enjoy a smooth Manhattan or a refreshing Gin Martini, each sip celebrates the golden age of cocktails.
As the night progresses, enjoy live music that captures the spirit of Sinatra's Rat Pack days. Sway to the rhythm, raise a glass and immerse yourself in timeless elegance and unforgettable memories.
Noko
Price: Expensive•Asian•4.9(1,714)Nestled in the heart of East Nashville, Noko is an Asian-inspired, wood-fired restaurant inspired by wanderlust and simplicity of the region. Here, Executive Chef Dung “Junior” Vo aims to perfect the balance of new and old techniques in wood fire cooking, putting his Asian-influenced spins on familiar proteins and indigenous vegetables through smoking, searing, and roasting.Common Ground - Berry Hill
Price: Expensive•American•4.8(180)Common Ground Bar and Eatery is a neighborhood restaurant and bar situated in the rapidly growing Berry Hill. The menu features approachable yet elevated cuisine, accompanied by a world-class cocktail program. Reservations and walk-ins both welcomed for dinner, lunch, and brunch. The space offers a hip-casual atmosphere designed with a modern-simplistic feel. It also includes a large, covered patio for weather-protected outdoor dining.
The beverage program consists of Wes Taylor, formerly of The Patterson House and M Street Entertainment; and Matt Ramos, a certified sommelier recently at Tony Mantuano's Yolan and Kayne Prime Steakhouse.
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- TTracyCentral Kentucky •1 review5.0Dined 2 days agoThe shrimp and grits are excellent! Great cocktails and service!More infoThe Finch - NashvillePrice: Moderate• American• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.6
- WWilVIPNew York City •10 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing experience- Food was delicious! A variety of TapasMore infoIberian Pig - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Spanish• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.9
- TToddNew York City •11 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoTo be honest probably one of the best dining experiences we have ever had. All facets were wonderful and the fact that it was off of Broadway allowed the company to be our distraction.More infoHand Cut Chophouse - NashvillePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown / Sobro•4.5
- AAleezaIndiana •1 review5.0Dined 7 days agoOur waitress was wonderful, insightful recommendations and delicious food. Well worth the visit and phenomenal environment.More infoOak Steakhouse - NashvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.6
- DDianeVIPAustin •8 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 11, 2025Nick was amazing, offered great guidance and the food/drinks were top notch!More infoMaiz De La VidaPrice: Moderate• Mexican• The Gulch & North Gulch•4.8
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When you're taking in the sights around Nashville, don't forget to stop for some awesome meals. Nashville offers plenty of fine dining options where you can find dishes like filet mignon along with delicious cocktails and wines. If you're hungry for larger portions, you can grab a pizza or hot wings, and Mexican and Latin restaurants serve up hearty meals to share with the family. There are also specialty restaurants that offer Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Sushi, Indian, and Italian fare. And Nashville offers seafood galore, from bayou shrimp pasta to fin fish cooked just the way you like. No matter what you're looking for, you're sure to find something appealing in Nashville.
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Dog friendly restaurants in Nashville include North Italia - Franklin, Ophelia's Pizza + Bar - Nashville and Geist
Child friendly restaurants in Nashville include Pinewood Social, Maiz De La Vida and Pelato - Nashville